Cantina Bonacchi, located in the heart of Montalbano, has been making Tuscan wines for 3 generations. The wines are produced from 40 hectares in the Chianti Montalbano and the Chianti Gallo Nero, as well as from 10 hectares divided between Brunello DOCG, Rosso di Montalcino DOC and the Sant’Antimo DOC. The latest addition is 15 hectares in the Montecucco DOC Region.
Bonacchi’s combined production comprises 80,000HL stored in barrels, barriques, oak tonnaux and modern steel tanks. Cantino Bonacchi is ISO 9001 2000, IFT and BRC certified.
The family’s main objective is to produce quality wines at reasonable prices. 70% of the production is exported to Europe, U.S.A and Japan whilst the remainder is sold to all sectors of their home market.
Grapes: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canailo and 5% Malvasia del Chianti
Vinification: Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 8 days skin maceration and 9 days malolactic fermentation. The wine sees no wood ageing and is stored in temperature controlled tanks until it is released in the April following the vintage
Serve: At 15-16C to accompany cold meats, cheese, meat pasta dishes and pizzas.
Taste: Ruby red in colour with fruity aromas and a firm structure with decent fruit.
Residual sugar: 2.3gr/L
Total Acidity: 5.5gr/L
PH: 3.3
Alcohol: 12%
